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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,805.94, 34,232.46 and 13,475.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,805.94, 34,232.46 and 13,475.66 is: 18,596.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,805.94 : 34,232.46 = 13,475.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,805.94/34,232.46 = 13,475.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,805.94x = 34,232.46 × 13,475.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,805.94x = 461,304,820.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,304,820.76/24,805.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,596.55

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